southwest u.s.
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Description: Though primarily arid land, there are some riparian and freshwater wetlands important to waterbirds, especially along the Lower Colorado River and the Salton Sea in se CA. Geographic Extent: Includes the ecosystems of the Sonoran, Mohave, and Chihuahuan deserts, and the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range, occurring in the U.S. BCRs: U.S. portions of the Sonoran and Mohave Deserts (BCR 33) Sierra Madre Occidental (BCR 34) and Chihuahuan Desert (BCR 35). Bird Habitat Joint Ventures: Sonoran Desert Joint Venture, Rio Grande Joint Venture Political Units: California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas (U.S.) |
Waterbird Conservation Plans, Implementation and Resources
For more information on the waterbirds and habitats of the Southwest U.S., see the SJV Conservation Plan produced by the Sonoran Desert Joint Venture (this JV also extends into Mexico).
Last Updated
November 30, 2007
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